Neighbors, 1962–2026: the county, the next towns, the school district and the state

Timeline

175 of the 527 history notes, checked research claims and events on this theme, at most 25 a decade: the notes and the claims this page cites first, then the rest spread over the decade. Computed figures are in the text and the table below.

1962–1969

1. May 2, 1962 Report The council received notification of Tiffin's acceptance as a member in the Iowa League of Municipalities.

   “Notification was received of Tiffin's acceptance as a member in the Iowa League of Municipalities.”

   document 41, p. 1 · meeting
2. March 19, 1963 World event The council agreed to cooperate with the county civil defense plan, under which the county would furnish $4,000 and towns would pay 15 cents per person on the 1960 census.

   “Johnson County will furnish $4,000.00 and the balance will be raised by cities and towns at the rate of 15 cents per person as of the 1960 census.”

   document 3356, p. 2 · meeting
3. March 19, 1963 Figure A letter from the county Board of Supervisors set the cities' and towns' civil defense share at 15 cents per person as of the 1960 census, with the county furnishing $4,000.00.

   “This letter from the Board of Supervisors states that "Johnson County will furnish $4,000.00 and the balance will be raised by cities and towns at the rate of 15 cents per person as of the 1960 census."”

   document 3356, p. 2 · meeting
4. June 5, 1963 History note Civil defense comes to Tiffin; no warning system yet

   “Warning systems have not been set up yet, but will probably be in conjunction with a volunteer fire department.”

   document 3354, p. 1 · history note
5. June 5, 1963 Figure The June 1963 bills include $46.65 to the Civil Defense Agency at a 15 cent per person levy.

   “Civil Defense Agency (15¢ levy per person)”

   document 3354, p. 2 · meeting
6. October 7, 1964 Neighbors The council passed a resolution authorizing and urging the creation of a County Board of Health for Johnson County.

   “the City Council of Tiffin does hereby officially authorize and urge the adoption of a County Board of Health for Johnson County, Iowa.”

   document 3324, p. 1 · meeting
7. February 3, 1965 Annexation On a landowner's written request the council unanimously passed a resolution annexing a described area, about 90 acres south of the road and 92 acres north of it, effective when recorded; about 18 acres of the land was already in town limits.

   “Ted moved and Bill Verry seconded the resolution that this property be annexed as designated, to be effective on the date when it is recorded. Carried unanimously.”

   document 3318, p. 1 · meeting
8. May 5, 1965 Figure The financing firm said a pipeline adequate for a town of Tiffin's size cost about $10,000 a mile, with Wellman building a municipal gas system on revenue bonds.

   “For a town our size, it costs about $10,000 a mile to put in a pipeline adequate.”

   document 3314, p. 1 · meeting
9. December 1, 1965 Neighbors The mayor said Coralville was talked of annexing to the mile road and that Tiffin should object on the basis of encroachment.

   “Mayor said there has been some talk about Coralville coming to the mile road, and he thinks if they do, the Town of Tiffin should object on the basis of encroachment and not being able to offer facilities.”

   document 3304, p. 2 · meeting
10. February 2, 1966 Neighbors The council received an invitation from the Metropolitan Planning Commission to join and decided not to officially join.

    “It was postponed for further discussion and decided not to officially join the commission.”

    document 3302, p. 2 · meeting
11. April 6, 1966 Discussion A Rock Island Line representative said a railroad crossing signal came under the Iowa Commerce Commission, with a hearing, and the town's share would be 10%, the county's 10% and the state's 80%.

    “They would hold a hearing and 10% of the expense for a signal would be the town's obligation, 10% the county's, and 80% would be paid by the state.”

    document 3300, p. 1 · meeting
12. April 6, 1966 Report An FHA representative asked the mayor and council to be at the fire station on 12 April 1966 so Representative Schmidhauser could present the town with a $14,000.00 federal grant for the town water plant.

    “so that Representative Scardhauser could present the town with the $14,000.00 Federal Grant to be used for the town water plant.”

    document 3300, p. 1 · meeting
13. June 7, 1967 Neighbors The council decided to tell the Johnson County Development Association that it could not see paying $500 in fees, and said it had not budgeted the money.

    “saying we can't see paying $500 for fees.”

    document 3281, p. 1 · meeting
14. August 2, 1967 Neighbors Johnson County Planning Commission cut its annual fee from $300.00 to $100.00, and the council rescinded its decision not to join.

    “they cut the fee from $300.00 per year to $100.00.”

    document 3279, p. 1 · meeting
15. April 3, 1968 History note Residents petition for signals at the railroad crossing south of town

    “Railroad Crossing Signals: It was suggested that a petition for signals at the railroad crossing should be circulated and submitted to the Board of Supervisors.”

    document 3270, p. 2 · meeting · history note
16. May 2, 1968 Neighbors The council voted to tell the Johnson County Board of Health it intended to budget $320.00 in the 1969 budget.

    “Glen moved, Ted seconded the motion to write and tell them that we intend to budget $320.00 in the 1969 budget”

    document 3269, p. 2 · meeting
17. May 2, 1968 Report The minutes of 2 May 1968 record the gas franchise ordinance adopted as Ordinance No. 59 and a special election set for 11 June 1968; the ordinance document itself is dated 17 June 1968.

    “Councilman Potter then moved that said ordinance as read be adopted as Ordinance No. 59”

    document 3269, p. 1 · meeting · Ord. 59
18. November 6, 1968 History note The county sends the crossing to the Iowa Commerce Commission

    “The board said this comes under jurisdiction of the Commerce Commission.”

    document 3260, p. 1 · meeting · Ralph Neuzil · history note
19. January 7, 1969 Report The attorney filed papers with the State Commerce Commission and was told the crossing petition was in order; a hearing would be about 60 days off.

    “Ralph has filed papers with State Commerce Commission. He received word that the petition was in order and filed right. It will be 60 days before a hearing will be held.”

    document 3257, p. 1 · meeting
20. March 5, 1969 History note An outdoor warning system and tornado warnings are raised

    “Mayor Bream read letter from Johnson County Municipal Civil Defense Agency concerning an outdoor warning system.”

    document 3253, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · history note
21. March 14, 1969 History note Commerce Commission hearing on crossing signals at John Saxton Road

    “Mayor Bream read a letter received from the Iowa Commerce Commission in regards to the town's application for an automatic highway-railroad grade crossing signal protection at John Saxton Road and C.R.I.& P.R.R.Co.”

    document 3256, p. 1 · meeting · history note
22. April 2, 1969 Neighbors A letter said Tiffin's share of the Johnson County Board of Health budget was $350.00; the council decided the town could not afford it and tabled the letter.

    “Tiffin's share of the Health Board's budget request is $350.00. Discussion was held and it was decided that the Town could not afford to pay that sum at this time.”

    document 3250, p. 1 · meeting
23. August 6, 1969 History note Signals ordered, with the railroad and the State sharing about $12,000

    “Neuzil has received a letter saying signals at the crossing will be constructed within the next nine months.”

    document 3242, p. 1 · meeting · Ralph Neuzil · history note
24. August 6, 1969 Report The attorney received a letter saying signals would be built within nine months, the railroad and the State sharing the cost, estimated at around $12,000, with no cost to the town.

    “The railroad and the State will share the costs which is estimated to be around $12,000. The Town will not have to pay any of the costs.”

    document 3242, p. 1 · meeting
25. September 3, 1969 Landmark The mayor said HACAP had rented the old Club 88 as a recreation center for teenagers, older people and lower income families, sponsored by State and Federal government.

    “HACAP has rented the old Club 88 for use as a recreation center mostly for teen agers, older people and lower income families.”

    document 3240, p. 1 · meeting

All 47 of 1962–1969

1970–1979

1. April 1, 1970 Figure The sheriff's department told small towns the charge for one deputy and patrol car was $3 an hour.

   “The charge for one deputy and patrol car is $3 an hour.”

   document 3225, p. 2 · meeting
2. May 6, 1970 Decision The council passed a resolution designating the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission as the official crime commission for Johnson County.

   “Glenn Potter made the motion to pass a resolution agreeing to have the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission designated as the official crime commission for Johnson County and that the Planning Commission shall have the authority to appoint members of the Johnson Co. Law Enforcement Advisory Council.”

   document 3223, p. 1 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter
3. May 6, 1970 Decision The council declined to help pay for the operation of the dump at Oxford.

   “Dale Flansburg made the motion not to help pay for the operation of the dump at Oxford, since many people in Town have their garbage picked up regularly and others haul their own.”

   document 3223, p. 2 · meeting · Dale Flansburg
4. June 3, 1970 Spending The council moved to accept the Sheriff's Department agreement for extra police protection for $750.

   “Ned Allen made the motion to accept the Sherrif's Dept. agreement for extra police protection for $750.”

   document 3221, p. 2 · meeting · Ned Allen
5. October 7, 1970 Discussion A letter from the League of Municipalities asked the council to pass a resolution raising the sales tax one cent, which would go back to the towns.

   “A letter was read from the League of Municipalities asking the Council to pass a resolution raising the sales tax one cent which would go back to the towns.”

   document 3213, p. 1 · meeting
6. October 6, 1971 Discussion The council discussed asking Coralville whether it would be interested in taking care of the Tiffin sewer plant.

   “The council discussed contacting Coralville to see if they would be interested in taking care of the Tiffin sewer plant.”

   document 4678, p. 1 · meeting
7. April 4, 1973 Neighbors A council member moved to pass a resolution entering into an agreement with Iowa City to use its landfill, and the roll-call vote was all in favor.

   “Glenn Potter made a motion to pass a resolution entering into an agreement with Iowa City to use their Landfill. Beverly Birtcher seconded. All in favor by roll call vote.”

   document 4647, p. 1 · meeting
8. March 7, 1974 Spending A councilmember moved to sign a new sheriff's contract effective January 1, 1974 at $832.00 per year.

   “Glenn Potter moved to sign a new contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's department effective January 1, 1974 to run continuous at a new rate of $832.00 per year.”

   document 4630, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter
9. June 12, 1974 Decision A councilmember moved to participate with the Regional Planning Commission in the special census.

   “Beverly Birtcher moved to participate with Regional Planning Commission in the special census.”

   document 4625, p. 1 · meeting · Beverly Birtcher
10. September 4, 1974 Figure The designated hauler to the Iowa City Landfill told the council he would stop that role effective September 15, 1974 and raise his fee from $3.50 to $4.00.

    “informed Council that he would no longer be designated hauler for Tiffin to Iowa City Landfill effective September 15, 1974. He will haul all loads from Tiffin to Homestead. He will also raise his fee from $3.50 to $4.00.”

    document 4621, p. 1 · meeting
11. November 6, 1974 Decision A councilmember moved to sign a mutual aid agreement with the Johnson County Civil Defense Agency.

    “Beverly Birtcher made a motion to sign a mutual aid agreement with the Johnson County Civil Defense Agency.”

    document 4618, p. 2 · meeting · Beverly Birtcher
12. December 18, 1974 Milestone The special census put the population of Tiffin at 311.

    “The special census put the population of Tiffin at 311.”

    document 4614, p. 1 · meeting
13. September 10, 1975 Discussion The council asked that a Coralville Police Department representative attend its next regular meeting.

    “Council requests that a Coralville Police Dept. representative be asked to attend the next regular council meeting.”

    document 4596, p. 3 · meeting
14. October 8, 1975 Neighbors The council adopted Resolution 75-1, approving participation in the Johnson County Mutual Aid Agreement and directing the mayor to sign it.

    “Formanek moved and Potter seconded to adopt Resolution #75-1, Book 1, approving the participation in the Johnson County Mutual Aid Agreement, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City.”

    document 4594, p. 1 · meeting · Res. 1975-001
15. January 14, 1976 Discussion The minutes report that the Coralville council committee would contact the Tiffin council committee about a law enforcement program under discussion.

    “It was reported that the Coralville Council committee will contact the Tiffin Council committee regarding the law enforcement program that is being discussed.”

    document 4583, p. 5 · meeting
16. March 10, 1976 Discussion The mayor read bills before the State Legislature concerning municipal general fund cash balances, and council members recommended setting aside $8500.00 for land for a park and public use, $4000.00 for water improvements and $8000.00 for a truck with blade.

    “Formanek read some bills that are in the State Legislature at this time concerning Municipal General Fund cash balances. Council-members recommended that the City set aside funds for specific purposes. The recommendations were $8500.00 for land purchase as park and public use space, $4000.00 for water improvements and $8000.00 for a 3/4 T. Truck with blade”

    document 4575, p. 6 · meeting
17. May 12, 1976 Decision The council set a $10.00 impoundment fee and $3.00 per day boarding fee, and dogs unclaimed after 72 hours would be transferred to the Iowa City Animal Shelter.

    “Formanek moved to establish a $10.00 impoundment fee and $3.00 per day boarding fee. If dog is not claimed within 72 hours from time of impoundment, the dog will be transferred to the jurisdiction of the Iowa City Animal Shelter.”

    document 4570, p. 1 · meeting
18. September 8, 1976 Decision Council decided the Iowa City landfill charges would be the responsibility of the contract hauler.

    “Later, during the regular meeting, Council decided that the landfill charges would be the responsibility of the contract hauler.”

    document 4562, p. 5 · meeting
19. May 11, 1977 Decision The council decided not to pay a $200.00 assessment for membership in the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission.

    “A letter will be sent to Johnson County Regional Planning Comm. advising them that Council has decided not to pay $200.00 assessment for membership in that agency.”

    document 4549, p. 5 · meeting
20. June 28, 1977 Spending A councilmember moved to contract with the Coralville Library Board for library services to Tiffin residents from July 1, 1977 to June 30, 1978 for $200.00.

    “Janssen moved to enter into an agreement with the Coralville Library Board of Trustees, Coralville, Iowa to provide library services and usage to the residents of Tiffin for the period July 1, 1977 through June 30, 1978 for the sum of $200.00.”

    document 4547, p. 1 · meeting · Roger Janssen
21. December 14, 1977 Spending A council member moved to contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for $1248.00 per year.

    “Stratton made the motion to enter into a contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Dept. for $1248.00 per year. Morgan seconded and motion carried unanimously.”

    document 4540, p. 3 · meeting · project
22. March 8, 1978 Decision A council member moved that Tiffin join the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission for FY 1978-1979, and the motion carried unanimously.

    “Sheridan moved that the City of Tiffin join the Johnson County Regional Planning Commission for FY 1978-1979. Morgan seconded and motion carried unanimously.”

    document 4534, p. 5 · meeting
23. April 12, 1978 Neighbors A council member moved to authorize a contract between the City of Tiffin and the Iowa Department of Health concerning fluoridation installation.

    “Sheridan moved to authorize a contract between the City of Tiffin and the Iowa Department of Health concerning fluoridation installation.”

    document 4533, p. 3 · meeting
24. July 12, 1978 Person The council appointed a Chief of Police and authorized the chief to appoint deputies to provide law enforcement.

    “resolved to appoint Ed White as Chief of Police and authorized him to appoint persons as his deputies to provide law enforcement to City of Tiffin”

    document 4528, p. 2 · meeting · David R. White · Janis Stratton
25. August 9, 1978 Figure The bills paid at the council meeting include a payment to Johnson Co. Regional of $100.00.

    “Johnson Co. Regional, $100.00;”

    document 4526, p. 2 · meeting

All 47 of 1970–1979

1980–1989

1. July 9, 1980 Decision The council voted, with one nay, to consider joining the Johnson County Council of Governments for July 1, 1980 through June 30, 1982 at $300.00 per fiscal year.

   “Motion by Potter, second by Madden to consider joining Johnson County Council of Governments (Johnson County Regional Planning) for the period of July 1, 1980 through June 30, 1982 at a cost of $300.00 per fiscal year. Roll call vote: Madden, aye; Potter, aye; Spivey, aye; Rohret, aye; Williams, nay. Motion carried.”

   document 4502, p. 4 · meeting
2. July 11, 1980 Neighbors In special session the council approved, with one nay, a resolution committing the city to the reorganization and establishment of the Johnson County Council of Governments and its financial support, and the mayor went on record as opposing Resolution No. 1980-4.

   “Motion by Potter, second by Madden to approve A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT FOR COMMITMENT TO THE REORGANIZATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF THE JOHNSON COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS AND THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT THEREOF. Roll call vote: Madden, aye; Potter, aye; Spivey, aye; Rohret, aye; Williams, nay. Motion carried.”

   document 4501, p. 2 · meeting
3. September 10, 1980 Neighbors The council rejected the proposed Articles of Agreement of the Johnson County Council of Governments as stated, because the urban board would have too much control and the rural board too little, and because two cities sat on both boards.

   “Council concerned that Urban Board will have too much control and the Rural Board will not have enough power. Council concerned that University Heights and North Liberty are on both Boards. Motion Williams, second Spivey to reject Articles of Agreement with Johnson County Council of Governments as currently stated”

   document 4499, p. 3 · meeting
4. September 10, 1980 Report The agenda lists a review of a League of Municipalities letter concerning a 3.6% reduction in state aid.

   “Review letter from League of Municipalities concerning 3.6% reduction in state aid”

   document 4499, p. 1 · meeting
5. November 12, 1980 Neighbors The council voted, with two nays, to accept membership in the Johnson County Council of Governments.

   “Motion Potter second Madden to accept membership in Johnson County Council of Governments. Roll call vote: Madden, aye; Potter, aye; Spivey, nay; Rohret, aye; Williams, nay. Motion carried.”

   document 4495, p. 2 · meeting
6. November 12, 1980 Neighbors The council voted to continue the contract with the Coralville Public Library at a cost of $500.00 for fiscal year 1981-82.

   “Motion Rohret second Madden to continue contract with Coralville Public Library at a cost of $500.00 for fiscal year 1981-82.”

   document 4495, p. 3 · meeting · project
7. January 14, 1981 Figure The bills paid in January 1981 include $75.00 for Johnson County Council of Governments dues, third quarter.

   “Johnson County Council of Governments, 3rd qtr. dues .......... 75.00”

   document 4493, p. 4 · meeting
8. June 17, 1981 Neighbors The council approved an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for repair and maintenance of municipal extensions of primary roads, July 1, 1981 through June 30, 1986.

   “Motion Rohret second Potter to approve Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for Repair and Maintenance Municipal Extensions of Primary Roads, for a period of July 1, 1981 through June 30, 1986. Carried unanimously.”

   document 4480, p. 5 · meeting
9. July 8, 1981 Discussion The July 8, 1981 agenda lists Johnson County Council of Governments as a standing committee report after the engineer, attorney and police.

   “a. City Engineer b. City Attorney c. Police d. Johnson County Council of Governments”

   document 4479, p. 1 · meeting
10. August 12, 1981 Figure The bills paid in August 1981 include $60.00 to the City of Iowa City for first quarter dues to JCCOG.

    “City of Iowa City, 1st qtr, dues to JCCOG .................. 60.00”

    document 4476, p. 6 · meeting
11. October 14, 1981 Figure The bills paid in October 1981 include $36.67 to the City of Iowa City for JCCOG dues, second quarter of the fiscal year.

    “P&A City of Iowa City, JCCOG dues, 2nd qtr. fiscal year</td><td>36.67”

    document 4472, p. 5 · meeting
12. March 10, 1982 Neighbors The clerk read a Coralville Public Library letter offering a contract for FY '83 at $900.00; the council agreed the city could not afford it, noting a family library card cost $25.00.

    “Clerk read letter from Coralville Public Library offering a contract for FY '83 for $900.00 with 100% cost of use for future years. Council agreed that city could not afford contract proposal considering the number of families who use the library service. Council pointed out that families could purchase a library card from the Coralville Public Library for $25.00 per family.”

    document 4464, p. 3 · meeting · project
13. March 10, 1982 Neighbors The council invoked the thirty day option on its contract with an individual for police protection and ended the contract on April 10, 1982.

    “Motion Rohret second Spivey to invoke the thirty day option on current contract with David R. White for police protection and to terminate the contract on April 10, 1982.”

    document 4464, p. 2 · meeting · project
14. March 10, 1982 Neighbors The council agreed with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department for community protection beginning April 1, 1982 for about seven hours per week at $12.50 per hour, $4550.00 per year.

    “Motion Stevens second Spivey to enter into an agreement with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for community protection beginning April 1, 1982 for approximately seven hours per week at the rate of $12.50 per hour for $4550.00 per year.”

    document 4464, p. 2 · meeting · project
15. June 9, 1982 Neighbors The council directed the clerk to write to the Johnson County Council of Governments expressing interest in starting a fringe area study, with a copy to the Board of Supervisors.

    “Council instructed clerk to write to Johnson County Council of Governments and express interest in starting a fringe area study and to send a copy of the letter to the Board of Supervisors.”

    document 4459, p. 5 · meeting
16. July 19, 1982 Neighbors Coralville stated that a contract for the year would not bind the next, that Tiffin residents had 47 card holders, and that Coralville agreed to a contract for $900.00 for fiscal year '83.

    “Tiffin residents currently have 47 card holders. Coralville agreed to contract for $900.00 for fiscal year '83.”

    document 4457, p. 2 · meeting · project
17. October 13, 1982 Neighbors The county planner described the fringe area study as policy on zoning, subdivisions and annexations in rural areas.

    “The purpose of the fringe area study is the development of policy concerning zoning, subdivisions and annexations in rural areas.”

    document 4451, p. 3 · meeting
18. November 10, 1982 Report The attorney said the Iowa legislature did not pass the law that would have made property owners rather than the city liable for sidewalk injuries, so the city remained liable with or without a sidewalk cleaning ordinance.

    “Attorney stated that the Iowa legislature did not pass the law that would have made property owner's liable for injuries sustained on sidewalks instead of the city. Therefore, the city is liable for injury with or without a sidewalk cleaning ordinance.”

    document 4449, p. 4 · meeting
19. February 9, 1983 Decision The council voted to pay council members $10.00 per meeting for special meetings such as Johnson County Council of Governments, Civil Defense, and Planning and Zoning, effective January 1, 1984.

    “Motion Spivey second Stevens to pay $10.00 per meeting for council members who attend special meetings such as Johnson County Council of Governments, Civil Defense, Planning and Zoning, effective January 1, 1984.”

    document 4440, p. 6 · meeting
20. February 9, 1983 Neighbors The Coralville Public Library board asked $1300.00 as the minimum for next year's contract, or offered an eight month prorated contract for $1000.00.

    “Clerk read letter from Coralville Public Library Board of Trustees asking $1300.00 as minimum for next year's contract or offering an eight month prorated contract for $1000.00.”

    document 4440, p. 5 · meeting · project
21. February 9, 1983 Discussion The attorney advised that it was not legal for the city to reimburse individuals for library cards.

    “Hoefer stated that it is not legal for city to reimburse individuals for library cards”

    document 4440, p. 5 · meeting · Mary Hoefer
22. February 9, 1983 Neighbors The council voted, with one nay, to terminate the service contract with the Coralville Public Library on July 1, 1983 by not renewing it.

    “Motion Cox second Stevens to terminate the service contract with the Coralville Public Library on July 1, 1983 by not renewing the contract for another year. Roll call vote: Rohret, nay; Stevens, aye; Cox, aye; Brown, aye; Spivey, aye. Carried.”

    document 4440, p. 5 · meeting · project
23. February 9, 1983 Neighbors The council approved an addendum with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department at $13.00 per hour for seven hours per week, $4732.00 per year, with payments beginning August 1, 1983.

    “Motion Spivey second Rohret to approve addendum to agreement with Johnson County Sheriff's Department for community protection at a rate of $13.00 per hour for seven hours per week for $4732.00 per year beginning payments on August 1, 1983.”

    document 4440, p. 4 · meeting · project
24. March 9, 1983 Figure The bills paid in March 1983 include $68.25 to the City of Iowa City for JCCOG dues.

    “City of Iowa City, JCCOG dues ....................................... 68.25”

    document 4436, p. 5 · meeting
25. October 12, 1983 Figure The bills paid in October 1983 include $103.25 to the City of Iowa City for first quarter JCCOG dues.

    “City of Iowa City, JCCOG dues 1st qtr ............................ 103.25”

    document 4417, p. 5 · meeting

All 92 of 1980–1989

1990–1999

1. January 10, 1990 Decision The council passed an ordinance allowing the mayor and clerk to agree to provide water service to the Iowa Department of Transportation rest areas on Interstate 80 for one dollar and other valuable consideration.

   “to allow the Mayor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation, wherein in consideration of one dollar and other valuable consideration, the City of Tiffin would provide water service to the north and south rest areas on Interstate 80”

   document 4803, p. 1 · Ord. 1990-162
2. January 10, 1990 Neighbors Motion Stoner second Brown to approve ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT for rate increase from $14.50 to $15.25 per hour effective July 1, 1990 document 4314, p. 5 · meeting
3. February 8, 1990 Figure The council approved an addendum to the sheriff agreement raising the rate from $14.50 to $15.25 per hour.

   “Motion Stoner second Brown to approve ADDENDUM TO AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT for rate increase from $14.50 to $15.25 per hour”

   document 4314, p. 5 · meeting · project
4. May 9, 1990 Report An Iowa City mayor pro-tem told the council about the new state solid waste regulations: a six-county plan was pending with the Department of Natural Resources, and ECICOG agreed to use low-cost technology to reach a 25% reduction in waste by 1994.

   “spoke about the new state regulations governing solid waste management. A six-county plan was submitted to the Department of Natural Resources, but has not yet been approved because DNR has not established guidelines. ECICOG agrees to use low-cost technology to achieve the goal of a 25% reduction in waste by 1994.”

   document 4309, p. 3 · meeting
5. June 22, 1990 Disaster The council voted to begin the application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the federal flood insurance program.

   “Motion Brown second Morgan to begin application process to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the federal flood insurance program. Roll call vote: Brown, aye; Bartels, aye; Stoner, aye; Slaymaker, aye; Morgan, aye. Carried unanimously.”

   document 4304, p. 2 · meeting
6. July 11, 1990 Report The mayor reported that FEMA would provide 75 percent funding, the State of Iowa 10 percent and the city 15 percent of disaster costs.

   “FEMA will provide 75% funding. State of Iowa will provide 10% funding and city will provide 15% funding.”

   document 4306, p. 4 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter
7. August 8, 1990 Decision The council authorized the mayor to sign a service agreement with ECICOG to write a CDBG application for flood control at a cost of $300.00 to $450.00.

   “Motion Brown second Morgan to authorize Mayor Potter to sign service agreement with ECICOG to write CDBG application for flood control at a cost of $300.00 - $450.00. Carried unanimously.”

   document 4302, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter
8. August 8, 1990 Neighbors Motion Brown second Morgan to authorize Mayor Potter to sign service agreement with ECICOG to write CDBG application for flood control at a cost of $300.00 - $450.00 document 4302, p. 2 · meeting
9. August 9, 1995 History note Resolution 1995-17: Tiffin annexes land east to I-380

   “A map of the territory to be annexed is attached to this Application; said map shows the territories and their location relative to the existing corporate limits of the city of Tiffin, Iowa.”

   document 5168, p. 6 · Res. 1995-017 · Glenn R. Potter · history note
10. August 9, 1995 Annexation The council passed and the mayor approved a resolution on the 9th day of August 1995 for annexation of territory east of the city on application of its owners.

    “PASSED, by the Council on the 9th day of August 1995, and approved by the Mayor on the 9th day of August 1995.”

    document 5168, p. 3 · Res. 1995-17 · Glenn R. Potter
11. July 2, 1997 Neighbors Planning and Zoning asked the engineer's planner to arrange a meeting with North Liberty officials on future growth in the area north of the city.

    “The Planning and Zoning asked Mike Singer to see if he could arrange a meeting with officials of North Liberty to help with future growth plans in the area north of Tiffin City boundaries.”

    document 4289, p. 1 · meeting
12. January 14, 1998 Decision The council authorized the mayor to sign an application request for a $1.2 million state revolving loan to finance water improvements that would be needed in the future.

    “Motion Ryan, second Kern to authorize Mayor Potter to sign an application request for $1.2 million state revolving loan to finance water improvements that will be needed in the future.”

    document 4280, p. 3 · meeting · project · Glenn R. Potter
13. August 4, 1998 Neighbors Planning and Zoning held a meeting at North Liberty with county officials present, where North Liberty and county officials expressed interest in cooperative efforts when possible.

    “Planning and Zoning Meeting at North Liberty.”

    document 4246, p. 1 · meeting
14. September 9, 1998 Annexation Planning and Zoning was told an annexation request would create an island between North Liberty, Tiffin and Coralville.

    “requested annexation but proposal would create island between North Liberty, Tiffin and Coralville.”

    document 4223, p. 2 · meeting
15. October 7, 1998 History note The 1998 northeast annexation, and the Rarick estate left out

    “Motion O’Halloran, second Berner to recommend voluntary annexation request approval from various property owners on the north east corner of the city, including MaryJoSimpson, Rohreck, Roger Simpson and Mark Van Gundy for agricultural zoning and possibly commercial zoning along Jasper/Forevergreen/I-380 locations.”

    document 4215, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · history note
16. November 11, 1998 World event A council member informed the council of a proposal to raise the civil defense fee 50 cents per person across the county to buy a new hazmat truck, and the council approved a 50 cent increase in hazardous material fees for about four years.

    “proposal to increase a civil defense fee by 50 cents for each person across the county for purchase of a new hazmat truck. Motion Bartels, second Ryan to approve a 50 cent increase in hazardous material fees for approximately four years”

    document 4209, p. 8 · meeting
17. February 3, 1999 Discussion Planning and Zoning members recommended that JCCOG assist the planner with bus transportation to Coralridge, an I-80 and Highway 6 connector, Coralville mutual planning efforts for a pedestrian trail, and a Highway 6 study for a possible elementary school site east of the city.

    “Planning and Zoning members gave recommendation for JCCOG assistance to Mike Singer including: 1) bus transportation to Coralridge 2) I-80 and Highway #6 connector 3) pedestrian trail Coralville mutual planning efforts 4) Hwy#6 study for possible elementary school location east of city.”

    document 4195, p. 2 · meeting
18. March 10, 1999 History note East of town, south of Highway 6

    “Motion Kern, second Bartels to approve a RESOLUTION # 1999-16, A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE OWNED BY WASHINGTON PARK PARTNERS AN OAKES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AND ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES OF CONSENTING OWNERS BRADLEY AND MARSHA TOMSON.”

    document 4189, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-016 · Glenn R. Potter · history note
19. March 10, 1999 Neighbors The council approved Resolution 1999-14, a service agreement with ECICOG for a senior housing needs assessment.

    “to approve a RESOLUTION #1999-14, RESOLUTION APPROVING SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ECICOG FOR SENIOR HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT.”

    document 4189, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-014 · project
20. June 9, 1999 Neighbors A North Liberty councilmember visited the council about boundary lines between Tiffin and North Liberty, and a meeting was tentatively set for July 7, 1999 at the North Liberty offices.

    “North Liberty Councilmember John Soukup was present to visit about boundary lines between Tiffin and North Liberty. A meeting was tentatively set for 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 7, 1999 at the North Liberty offices.”

    document 4178, p. 2 · meeting
21. September 8, 1999 Decision The council approved Resolution #1999-34 adopting the 1999 Tiffin Targeted Senior Housing Needs Assessment, which the ECICOG staff had finished.

    “Motion Gericke, second Kern to approve a RESOLUTION # 1999-34, A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE 1999 TIFFIN TARGETED SENIOR HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT.”

    document 4170, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 1999-34 · project
22. September 8, 1999 Neighbors The sewer revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement was made as of September 8, 1999 between the city and the Iowa Finance Authority, an agency of the State of Iowa, as lender.

    “LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT (Sewer Revenue) This Loan and Disbursement Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of September 8, 1999, by and between the City of Tiffin, Iowa (the "City") acting through the City Council (the "Council") for the Municipal Sewer System of the City, the Iowa Finance Authority, an agency and public instrumentality of the State of Iowa (the "Lender")”

    document 4170, p. 18 · meeting
23. October 5, 1999 Neighbors Coralville officials said Coralville would like to make some kind of 28-E agreement with Tiffin regarding growth of the two cities; Tiffin officials agreed it could be studied and pursued in the future.

    “Coralville would like to make some kind of 28-E agreement with Tiffin in this same regard. Tiffin officials agreed that this could be studied and pursued in the future.”

    document 4167, p. 3 · meeting
24. October 5, 1999 Neighbors At a joint meeting of the Tiffin and Coralville city councils, the Tiffin fire chief reported an 8.5-minute response for the department into Coralville.

    “Tom reported an 8.5-minute response for the department into Coralville.”

    document 4167, p. 2 · meeting · Tom Bigelow · Glenn R. Potter
25. November 10, 1999 Decision The council approved a letter of support for the non-profit Housing Fellowship for a senior housing project within the city.

    “to approve a letter of support for the non-profit Housing Fellowship for efforts within the City of Tiffin for a senior housing project.”

    document 4163, p. 3 · meeting · project

All 58 of 1990–1999

2000–2009

1. May 10, 2000 Neighbors The city agreed to charge the state rest stop the 100% sewer rate plus a 20% surcharge and the 100% water rate plus a 50% surcharge, because the rest stop pays no debt service levy.

   “City will agree with the 100% sewer rate plus additional 20% surcharge and make no change in the current 100% water rate plus additional 50% surcharge. This surcharge is requested by the city as the state reststop does not pay debt service levy that is used to meet long term debt on water and sewer facility improvements.”

   document 4151, p. 3 · meeting
2. October 11, 2000 Disaster Resolution 2000-17 took up the state-mandated hazard mitigation plan with ECICOG, with the city providing 25% matching costs, half in kind.

   “HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN MANDATE FROM STATE OF IOWA IN CONJUNCTION WITH ECICOG, CITY PROVIDING 25% MATCHING COSTS, ½ IN-KIND EFFORT. Ayes: Gericke, Walls, Bartels, Dils and Ryan. Motion carried. On the 10th day of October, 2000, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Ryan introduce Ordinance No.”

   document 4141, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2000-017
3. October 11, 2000 Decision Resolution 2000-16 on this date took up the state-mandated subsequent regional comprehensive solid waste plan with ECICOG; the number 2000-16 was used again later in the year for voluntary annexation.

   “approve a RESOLUTION #2000-16, SUBSEQUENT REGIONAL COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE PLAN MANDATE FROM STATE OF IOWA IN CONJUNCTION WITH ECICOG. Mayor Potter added comment that the City of Tiffin was the first city in Johnson County to implement a recycling program. Ayes: Bartels, Gericke, Walls, Ryan and Dils. Motion carried.”

   document 4141, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2000-016
4. December 13, 2000 History note Coralville asks Tiffin to wait

   “Mayor Faussett asked that the council defer activity on annexations for a short time as the City of Coralville has drawn some of this area in their future land plans. The area under voluntary annexation is abutting the City of Tiffin at this time. The area considered by Coralville does not abut them nor is it contiguous to Coralville.”

   document 4134, p. 4 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter · history note
5. January 10, 2001 Discussion A discussion of fire truck financing noted that an effort by Coralville to annex the quarry area east of I-380 involuntarily could greatly reduce the township tax base.

   “Should recent effort by Coralville to involuntarily annex the quarry area east of I-380 be successful, the township tax base could be greatly reduced and make truck purchase very difficult. A truck can be ordered for approximately $160,000. Paid over ten years would bring costs nearer to $300,000 to $350,000 depending on rate and term. Mr.”

   document 4132, p. 4 · meeting
6. January 10, 2001 Report The minutes record that the city had previously undertaken housing survey and planning services for senior housing with ECICOG that was unsuccessful, and that the state-mandated hazard mitigation study was funded at three-quarters of cost.

   “The City has previously undertaken Housing survey and planning services for Senior Housing with ECICOG that was unsuccessful.”

   document 4132, p. 2 · meeting · project
7. January 10, 2001 Neighbors Resolution 2001-1 approved a 28-E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana school for cooperation in providing library services.

   “Motion Walls, second Bartels to approve a Resolution # 2001-1, APPROVING A 28-E AGREEMENT WITH THE CLEAR CREEK AMANA SCHOOL FOR COOPERATION FOR PROVIDING LIBRARY SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF TIFFIN, and authorizing City Councilperson Dils to present same to the school for consideration and approval. Ayes: Walls, Gericke, Dils and Bartels. Absent: Ryan. Motion carried.”

   document 4132, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2001-001
8. January 10, 2001 Figure The council moved to renew the sheriff contract with the rate rising from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour for 12 hours per week.

   “approve a contract renewal with the Johnson County Sheriff Department including a increase in rate from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour with service of 12 hours per week”

   document 4132, p. 5 · meeting · project
9. July 11, 2001 Spending The council was notified of an award of $75,000.00 from the federal LAWCON grant, administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, for land acquisition for the new park; the application ranked fourth of 48.

   “The LAWCON federal grant application submitted by Clerk Reihman has received notification of award of $75,000.00 to be used for land acquisition costs of the new park. The LAWCON grant is administered by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The Tiffin grant came in fourth in a field of 48 applications.”

   document 4113, p. 4 · meeting
10. August 8, 2001 Neighbors Resolution 2001-29 provided a 28-E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana Community School District for a shared public library with the Springmier Community Library.

    “RESOLUTION NO. 2001-29 PROVIDING 28-E AGREEMENT WITH the Clear Creek Amana Community School District providing for shared public library with the Springmier Community Library.. Ayes: Gericke, Dils, Bartels, and Ryan. Absent: Walls. Motion carried. Jim Bartels reported to the Council problems he has suffered as a result of storm water run-off coming across his property.”

    document 4111, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2001-029
11. January 2, 2002 Report A joint meeting with county supervisors recorded that fringe area agreements were in place for Coralville, North Liberty and Iowa City, with county staff working on four other towns.

    “Fringe area agreements are in place for Coralville, North Liberty and Iowa City. County staff are working on Lone Tree, Oxford, West Branch and Swisher.”

    document 4100, p. 2 · meeting
12. February 20, 2002 Decision The council voted to proceed with traffic counts with the Johnson County Council of Governments and a preliminary study with its engineer for an 80-20 IDOT match for Highway 6 from the Clear Creek Amana school east to I-380.

    “to proceed with traffic counts with Johnson County Council of Governments and preliminary study with Hart Engineering for 80-20 IDOT match for Highway #6 from the Clear Creek Amana School east to I-380.”

    document 4095, p. 2 · meeting · project
13. April 10, 2002 Neighbors The 2002-04-10 agenda lists a lawsuit by Coralville against the State about annexation.

    “Lawsuit by Coralville against State re: annexation f. Truck Purchase g. Open Burning Dates h. Clean Up Date – May 18 & Garage Sale Day – May 4 h. i. 6. Standing Committee Reports a. Attorney b. Engineer c. Community Development d. Home and community – Streets e. Policy and Administration f. Water g. Sewer 7. Clerk and Treasurer’s reports 8. Bills and Receipts 9.”

    document 4091, p. 1 · meeting
14. May 1, 2002 Report An open community session on hazard mitigation planning at the fire station heard an East Central Iowa Council of Governments representative review goals and objectives, and ECICOG was to work on the draft of final comments.

    “East Central Iowa Council of Governments representative was present to review goals and objectives that have been gathered to this time on hazardous mitigation planning work before the city. Mayor Potter suggested a dry hydrant equipment for the new pond that is being constructed in Rolling Hills. East Central Iowa Council of Governments will be working on the draft of final comments.”

    document 4090, p. 1 · meeting
15. July 10, 2002 History note An adult club looks at Tiffin; the council moves to regulate

    “Council expressed concern about placing an adult entertainment business near a residential area.”

    document 4083, p. 2 · meeting · history note
16. February 19, 2003 Figure Ordinance 2003-258 raised the minimum monthly water fee outside the city limits to $24.00, effective for usage metered beginning July 1, 2003.

    “the minimum monthly fee shall be $24.00, effective upon water usage metered beginning on July 1, 2003, and billed for thereafter.”

    document 4903, p. 1 · Ord. 2003-258
17. March 5, 2003 Discussion The minutes recorded that the bike trail bid letting was an 80-20 project completed through the Johnson County Council of Governments.

    “The Bike Trail bid letting is an 80-20 project that is completed through Johnson County Council of Governments.”

    document 4072, p. 3 · meeting
18. April 26, 2004 Neighbors A resolution approved the ECICOG Regional Comprehensive Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan 2004-2010.

    “Resolution Approving The East Central Iowa Council of Governments Regional Comprehensive Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan 2004-2010.”

    document 5199, p. 1
19. February 1, 2006 Annexation Planning and Zoning noted a notice of annexation from Coralville along Clear Creek, where recent infill by Johnson County caused the city concern about flooding.

    “Notice of annexation from Coralville has been received. This location along the Clear Creek has recently seen infill by Johnson County, causing concern by the city of Tiffin for flooding.”

    document 4031, p. 3 · meeting
20. March 23, 2006 Figure Planning and Zoning heard that most communities participate at 25% on required road improvements and that North Liberty had agreed the year before to 33% for new roadway work; members thought 33% each for the city and the east and west subdivisions fair for Roberts Ferry Road.

    “most communities participate at a rate of 25% on required road improvements when developments are entering the city. Last year North Liberty had agreed to 33% responsibility for new roadway work.”

    document 4028, p. 2 · meeting
21. December 13, 2006 Figure An economic development group's funding was described as Iowa City about $150,000 a year, Coralville about $75,000, North Liberty about $15,000 and Tiffin $600.

    “Iowa City contributes approximately $150,000 each year, Coralville approx. $75,000, North Liberty approximately $15,000 and Tiffin at $600. Bartels asked that the Clerk contact DeeDee Kern of the CCA Community schools to see what could be done to begin cooperative work on grants for the school and community of Tiffin.”

    document 4016, p. 3 · meeting
22. May 9, 2007 Neighbors Resolution 2007-18 authorized a 28E agreement with the Tiffin Fire Association, a private non-profit agency, for joint fire protection and other emergency services.

    “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF A "28E AGREEMENT WITH THE TIFFIN FIRE ASSOCIATION FOR JOINT FIRE PROTECTION AND OTHER EMERGENCY SERVICES" FOR THE CITIZENS OF TIFFIN WHEREAS, the City of Tiffin desires to enter into an Agreement with the Tiffin Fire Association, a private non-profit agency, that would provide fire protection services and other emergency response se”

    document 5250, p. 1 · Res. 2007-018
23. November 14, 2007 Decision In November 2007 the council approved two councilmembers to represent the city in joint discussions with the Clear Creek Amana School District on road improvements and a possible 28E agreement.

    “approve Bartels and Wright to represent city in joint discussions with clear Creek Amana School district on Road Improvements and possible 28E agreement with School District.”

    document 4001, p. 1 · meeting · Jim Bartels
24. December 12, 2007 Spending The mayor reported that the Johnson County Council of Governments awarded the city, for 2009, a grant of $370,200 for the Ireland Avenue extension and $89,000 for the trail extension to I-380.

    “Mayor Potter reported that JCCOG awarded the City Tiffin for 2009 a grant for $370,200 for the Ireland Avenue extension and $89,000 for the trail extension to I-380. Engineer Hart reported on the US Access Study submitted to the City by IDOT. Motion carried to accept treasurer's report, pay bills, and accept receipts. Motion carried to adjourn at 7:55pm.”

    document 4000, p. 2 · meeting · Glenn R. Potter
25. February 13, 2008 Decision On February 13, 2008 the council approved a revised 28E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana School District with additional wording changes by the engineer and attorney.

    “Motion by Wright, seconded by Petersen to approve revised 28E agreement with Clear Creek Amana School District with additional wording changes by Engineer and Attorney.”

    document 3995, p. 4 · meeting · project

All 104 of 2000–2009

2010–2019

1. March 24, 2010 Neighbors Council members reported an agreement with Coralville to conduct street cleaning in Tiffin as weather and scheduling permitted for spring 2010.

   “Council members reported that an agreement was reached with the City of Coralville to conduct street cleaning in Tiffin as weather and scheduling permits for spring 2010.”

   document 3937, p. 2 · meeting
2. April 14, 2010 Neighbors The resolution approved an annexation moratorium agreement between Tiffin and North Liberty regarding future annexation.

   “RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF AN ANNEXATION MORATORIUM AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA AND THE CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY”

   document 5447, p. 1 · Res. 2010-14
3. April 14, 2010 Neighbors The resolution recites that a Future Land Use Comprehensive Plan had been adopted by Tiffin and reviewed by North Liberty and that both parties had agreed to future annexation boundary lines.

   “a Future Land Use Comprehensive Plan has been adopted by Tiffin and reviewed by North Liberty and joint agreement has been reached by both parties for future annexation boundary lines.”

   document 5447, p. 1 · Res. 2010-14
4. November 3, 2010 Neighbors Resolution 2010-52 authorized an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a federal-aid transportation project to extend Ireland Avenue from Railroad Avenue north to Highway 6.

   “RESOLUTION 2010-52 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF TIFFIN, IOWA TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A FEDERAL-AID AGREEMENT TRANSPORTATION PROJECT NO. STP-U-7662(608)—70-25 IRELAND AVENUE EXTENSION”

   document 5565, p. 1 · Res. 2010-052
5. November 20, 2010 Report In November 2010 a councilmember reported the Clear Creek Amana School Board vote (6-1) not to support the city's request for alignment changes to the Ireland Avenue Extension design plan.

   “the decision made by the Clear Creek Amana School Board vote (6-1) to not support the request made by the City of Tiffin for alignment changes to the Ireland Ave Extension Project design plan.”

   document 3912, p. 2 · meeting
6. June 8, 2011 Neighbors Resolution 2011-19 approved the agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for maintenance and repair of primary roads in the municipality from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2016.

   “A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF PRIMARY ROADS IN MUNICIPALITIES FROM JULY 1, 2011 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016.”

   document 5658, p. 1 · Res. 2011-019
7. January 11, 2012 Report The Johnson County Sheriff presented the 2011 annual report showing activity in Tiffin exceeded the contract by 116 hours.

   “Johnson County Sheriff, presented annual report for 2011 itemizing amount of activity in Tiffin which exceeded the contract by 116 hours.”

   document 3871, p. 1 · meeting
8. August 22, 2012 Decision The mayor appointed himself as the city's designated representative to both the MPO and ECICOG, with the city administrator as alternate.

   “Appointment to the MPO & ECICOG: Mayor Berner appointed himself as the designated representative of both groups, to fill the position left open by Council person Ball’s resignation. Administrator Jackson is the alternate”

   document 3847, p. 2 · meeting
9. September 28, 2012 Figure The debt statement notes that effective September 28, 2012 the Iowa State Revolving Fund reduced the interest rate on 20-year loans from 3% to 1.75%.

   “Effective September 28, 2012, the Iowa State Revolving Fund reduced the interest rate on 20-year loans from 3% to 1.75%.”

   document 1353, p. 29 · meeting
10. January 23, 2013 Annexation A council member said there was urgency in annexing the land because Coralville listed it in its comprehensive plan to come across I-380; the engineer noted an attempt in the 90's had to be released through the courts, and the county supported annexation now.

    “Council Person Phillips pointed out there is urgency in annexing this portion of land, Coralville has it listed in their Comp Plan to come across 380. Engineer Hart informed Council there was an attempt in the 90's to annex this property; and through the courts, it had to be released. The county supports this annexation now.”

    document 3836, p. 2 · meeting
11. January 23, 2013 Neighbors Resolution 2013-010 terminated the 28E agreement with Coralville for nonresidential building inspections, reciting a 28E agreement filed in June 2008 for nonresidential building inspections.

    “A RESOLUTION TERMINATING THE 28E AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CORALVILLE, IA FOR NONRESIDENTIAL INSPECTIONS Whereas, The City has a current 28E Agreement that was filed in June 2008 between the City of Coralville and the City of Tiffin regarding the provision of nonresidential building inspections for the City of Tiffin”

    document 5871, p. 1 · Res. 2013-010
12. March 13, 2013 Figure The payables list includes $4,398.34 for the Johnson County Sheriff's March monthly contract.

    “JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF</td> <td>MARCH MONTHLY CONTRACT</td> <td>$4,398.34”

    document 3825, p. 3 · meeting · project
13. April 10, 2013 Spending Council voted to hire ECICOG for the city's Comprehensive Plan in the amount of $10,758.

    “Motion Phillips to hire ECICOG for the City's Comprehensive Plan in the amount of $10,758”

    document 3821, p. 3 · meeting · project · Royce Phillips
14. July 10, 2013 Figure The payables list includes $4,901.00 for the Johnson County Sheriff's July monthly contract.

    “JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF</td> <td>JULY MONTHLY CONTRACT</td> <td>$4,901.00”

    document 3812, p. 1 · meeting · project
15. November 13, 2013 Neighbors Resolution 2013-203 discontinued the 28E agreement with Coralville for commercial inspection services and removed it from the State of Iowa database.

    “to approve discontinuing the 28E agreement with Coralville for Commercial inspection services and from the State of Iowa Database.”

    document 6053, p. 1 · Res. 2013-203
16. December 9, 2013 Discussion The sheriff addressed council about the police budget and contract, and the minutes say council was comfortable with a 15% increase in man hours.

    “Council is comfortable with a 15% increase in man hours.”

    document 3799, p. 2 · meeting · project
17. March 12, 2014 Disaster Resolution 2014-037 adopted the Johnson County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2014-2019, which ECICOG and a planning committee prepared with a planning grant.

    “the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) with the help of the Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee has prepared the hazard mitigation plan”

    document 6092, p. 1 · Res. 2014-037
18. June 11, 2014 Decision Resolution 2014-071 waived tap-on fees and charged 50% of the building permit in exchange for an 8-foot trail sidewalk along Highway 6 from Ireland to the west property line at the high school, due 12/31/15.

    “waiving of tap-on fees and a 50% cost for the building permit in exchange of an 8' trail sidewalk installation by 12/31/15 along Highway 6 from Ireland to the West property line at the high schoo”

    document 6117, p. 1 · Res. 2014-071
19. June 11, 2014 Decision Resolution 2014-070 approved a financial agreement for utilities at Tiffin Elementary, a new school on Park Road with an opening date of August 2015, with water installation due 12/31/14 and sewer by 06/30/15.

    “a school bond that includes a new elementary school to be built in the Tiffin city limits on Park Road with an opening date of August 2015”

    document 6116, p. 1 · Res. 2014-070
20. January 28, 2015 Report The minutes record that for 2014 the Sheriff's Office exceeded the contract requirement by 34.75 hours.

    “For the year of 2014, the Sheriff’s Office exceeded the contract requirement by 34.75.”

    document 3762, p. 1 · meeting · project
21. April 8, 2015 Report The mayor reported that the MPO board approved the grant request on Trail phase 6.

    “MPO meeting board approved grant request on Trail phase 6.”

    document 3748, p. 2 · meeting
22. September 6, 2016 Spending Resolution 2016-053 approved a Loan and Disbursement Agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority, an agency of the State of Iowa, for $2,296,000 of Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2016.

    “Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement (the “Agreement”) with the Iowa Finance Authority, an agency and public instrumentality of the State of Iowa, as lender (the “Lender”) and to issue Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2016 (the “Bonds”) in evidence thereof in the principal amount of $2,296,000”

    document 6436, p. 1 · Res. 2016-053
23. September 20, 2016 Spending The council voted, with one nay, to make a partial payment of $50,182 to the Clear Creek Amana School District for the upgrade of the sidewalk.

    “Motion to approve Make a Partial Payment to Clear Creek Amana School District for Upgrade of Sidewalk $50,182 by Bartels. Second by Ryan. Ayes: Bartels, Kahler, Havens, Ryan. Nays: Upton, motion carried.”

    document 3688, p. 9 · meeting · project
24. December 20, 2016 Decision The council approved Resolution 2016-081, a 28E agreement for school crossing guards.

    “Resolution 2016-081 – A Resolution to Approve 28E Agreement for School Crossing Guard(s)”

    document 3677, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2016-081
25. December 27, 2016 Decision The agreement for school crossing guards had the city pay the district fifty percent (50%) of the district's costs of employing them.

    “The City agrees to equally share the costs associated with employing the school crossing guard(s). The City will pay the District fifty percent (50%) of all costs”

    document 6473, p. 2 · Res. 2016-081

All 92 of 2010–2019

2020–today

1. January 7, 2020 Neighbors The minutes record Resolution 2020-003, updating the 28E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana School Board for the Springmier Library, as tabled on a motion with all ayes.

   “Resolution 2020-003 – A Resolution Approving the Updated 28E Agreement with the Clear Creek Amana School Board for the Springmier Library. Motion by table by Havens Second by Bartels All ayes, motion tabled.”

   document 250, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2020-003
2. January 8, 2020 Discussion The city met with CCA and ISCD about participation in an indoor pool and planned a capital campaign for the Recreation Center.

   “City has met with CCA and ISCD and discussed participation in an indoor pool. City will be planning a capital campaign for the Recreation Center.”

   document 3575, p. 2 · meeting
3. September 15, 2020 Neighbors The council approved Resolution 2020-076 approving a 28E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana School District for shared use of the district's and the city's facilities.

   “Resolution 2020-076 – A Resolution Approving the 28E Agreement with the Clear Creek Amana School District for the Shared Use of the District’s and the City’s Facilities. Motion to approve by Schnedler. Second by Olney. Roll Call: Havens, Olney, Schnedler, Bartels, Limkemann. All ayes, motion carried”

   document 229, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2020-076 · project
4. October 26, 2021 Discussion The council work session discussed a law enforcement assessment report and the future direction of the contract with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office.

   “Discussion and Review of Report for Law Enforcement Assessment and Potential Future Direction with Johnson County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Contract”

   document 196, p. 1 · meeting · project
5. November 16, 2021 Neighbors The council approved Resolution 2021-069 amending the 28E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana Community School District to expand the shared use of the district's and the city's facilities.

   “Resolution No. 2021-069 – A Resolution Amending the 28E Agreement between the City of Tiffin and the Clear Creek Amana Community School District to Expand the Shared Use of the District’s and City’s Facilities.”

   document 194, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2021-069
6. December 21, 2021 Neighbors A month later the council approved Resolution 2021-082, again amending the 28E agreement with the school district to expand shared use of facilities.

   “Resolution No. 2021-082 – A Resolution A Resolution Amending the 28E Agreement between the City of Tiffin and the Clear Creek Amana Community School District to Expand the Shared Use of the District’s and City’s Facilities.”

   document 191, p. 5 · meeting · Res. 2021-082
7. February 17, 2022 Spending Resolution 2022-012 approved a Loan and Disbursement Agreement for $486,000 of Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2022, and the related reduction of the interest rate on the Series 2018 bond; the loan carried 0% interest.

   “a Loan and Disbursement Agreement, Providing for the Issuance and Securing the Payment of $486,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2022, and Authorizing the related Reduction of the Interest Rate on the Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2018”

   document 7028, p. 2 · Res. 2022-012
8. April 5, 2022 Milestone The official statement prints the 2000 Census population of Tiffin as 975.

   “Population 2000 Census 975 2020 Census 4,512 2010 Census 1,947 2022 City Estimate * 5,300”

   document 2652, p. 15 · meeting
9. April 5, 2022 Milestone The official statement prints the 2010 Census population of Tiffin as 1,947.

   “Population 2000 Census 975 2020 Census 4,512 2010 Census 1,947 2022 City Estimate * 5,300”

   document 2652, p. 15 · meeting
10. April 5, 2022 Milestone The official statement prints the 2020 Census population of Tiffin as 4,512 and a 2022 city estimate of 5,300.

    “Population 2000 Census 975 2020 Census 4,512 2010 Census 1,947 2022 City Estimate * 5,300”

    document 2652, p. 15 · meeting
11. May 17, 2022 Neighbors The council approved Resolution 2022-045 amending the 28E agreement with the school district for the shared use of the district's and the city's facilities.

    “Resolution No. 2022-045 – A Resolution Amending the 28E Agreement between the City of Tiffin and the Clear Creek Amana Community School District for the Shared Use of the District’s and City’s Facilities.”

    document 176, p. 2 · meeting · Res. 2022-045
12. December 6, 2022 Decision On December 6, 2022 the council approved directing the city administrator to begin the public education process for a potential Local Option Sales and Service Tax (LOST) referendum.

    “5. Discussion and Consideration to Direct the City Administrator to begin the Public Education Process for a potential Local Option Sales and Service Tax (LOST) Referendum and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve by Limkemann. Second by Havens. All ayes, motion carried.”

    document 160, p. 2 · meeting
13. June 6, 2023 Report The fire department staff report said it worked with North Liberty, Iowa City and Coralville to be consistent in fire code enforcement when proposing the adoption of the International Fire Code with amendments.

    “The Tiffin Fire Department has worked hard with our neighboring jurisdictions (North Liberty, Iowa City and Coralville) to be consistent with fire code enforcement with this adoption.”

    document 2274, p. 1 · meeting
14. June 6, 2023 Report The same report said a proposed resolution would set a general guideline for fire department fees that mirrors the neighboring jurisdiction of North Liberty.

    “The Tiffin Fire Department is also proposing a resolution to establish a new general guideline to assess fire department fees which mirrors our neighboring jurisdictions of North Liberty.”

    document 2274, p. 1 · meeting
15. September 25, 2023 Discussion The sheriff presented a 5-year model with dedicated staff: one sergeant and one deputy in the first year and eight dedicated staff at the end of 5 years; the minutes say the current model is no longer an option.

    “The current model with the Sheriff’s office is no longer an option. The Sheriff presented a 5-year model with dedicated staff to Tiffin with the first year having one sergeant and one sheriff deputy and at the end of the 5 years we would have eight as dedicated staff to the City of Tiffin.”

    document 136, p. 2 · meeting · project
16. November 7, 2023 Figure The sheriff's five-year cost breakdown of November 7, 2023 put year 1 (FY25) at 126 hours a week for $429,680.16.

    “126 Total for services Year 1 FY25 $429,680.16 Year 2 (FY26, July 1, 2025) 15% Hours Per Week Rate Weeks Annual Rate 42 $85.56 52 $186,863.04 Sergeant $ 100.66 42 $74.32 52 $162,314.88 Deputy $ 87.44 42 $74.32 52 $162,314.88 Deputy 42 $74.32 52 $162,314.88 Deputy 168 Total for services Year 2 FY26 $”

    document 2068, p. 1 · meeting
17. November 7, 2023 Figure The sheriff's five-year cost breakdown of November 7, 2023 put year 5 (FY29) at 252 hours a week for $1,177,023.12.

    “252 Total for services Year 5 FY29 $1,177,023.12”

    document 2068, p. 1 · meeting
18. November 21, 2023 Decision The council approved the Johnson County Law Enforcement 28E Agreement through FY 2028/2029 as updated in the Council Packet.

    “6. Discussion and Consideration of Johnson County Law Enforcement 28E Agreement through FY 2028/2029 and Council Action as Needed. Motion to approve as updated in the Council Packet by Limkemann. Second by Orris. All ayes, motion carried.”

    document 2042, p. 3 · meeting · Skylar Limkemann · Tim Orris
19. December 19, 2023 Discussion The administrator's notes for the December 2023 work session refer to the passage of the local option sales tax.

    “With the passage of the local option sales tax and a desire to continue to increase the City’s economic development efforts,”

    document 2010, p. 1 · meeting
20. December 19, 2023 Milestone The city administrator reported that the city submitted a special census request together with the City of North Liberty.

    “City Administrator Doug Boldt reported that the City submitted a special census request along with the City of North Liberty”

    document 129, p. 4 · meeting · Doug Boldt
21. February 20, 2024 Neighbors The council approved Resolution 2024-003, the 28E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana School District Board of Education for the Springmier Library.

    “Resolution No. 2024-003 – A Resolution Approving the 28E Agreement between the City of Tiffin and the Clear Creek Amana School District Board of Education for the Springmier Library.”

    document 124, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2024-003
22. July 16, 2024 Neighbors The council approved Resolution 2024-045, a 28E agreement with the Clear Creek Amana Community School District for shared use of the city's and the district's facilities.

    “Resolution No. 2024-045 – A Resolution Approving the 28E Agreement between the City of Tiffin and the Clear Creek Amana Community School District for Shared Use of the City’s and District’s Facilities”

    document 110, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2024-045
23. December 17, 2024 Neighbors The council approved Resolution 2024-081, an agreement with the Johnson County Emergency Management Commission for the shared use of city-owned property.

    “Resolution 2024-081 – A Resolution Approving the Agreement with the Johnson County Emergency Management Commission for the shared use of City Owned Property.”

    document 99, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2024-081
24. January 21, 2025 History note The settlement: a roundabout, south Jasper Avenue, and $525,000

    “Within 30 days after execution of the releases and dismissals contemplated herein, Tiffin will pay Clint Rarick and the Trust $525,000 to reimburse them for a portion of their attorney’s fees incurred in the subject cases, and related litigation.”

    document 1592, p. 4 · meeting · Res. 2025-008 · history note
25. January 21, 2025 History note Where four jurisdictions meet at Forevergreen and Jasper

    “WHEREAS, the corporate boundary lines of County, North Liberty, Tiffin, and Coralville meet south of the intersection of Forevergreen Road and Jasper Avenue;”

    document 1594, p. 3 · meeting · Res. 2025-008 · history note

All 87 of 2020–today

All 620 dated items on this theme, ordinances, resolutions and project milestones included (their theme is given by their title).

The figures

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